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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.02, 28.53 and 18.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.02, 28.53 and 18.59 is: 27.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.02 : 28.53 = 18.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.02/28.53 = 18.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.02x = 28.53 × 18.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.02x = 530.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.26/19.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.88

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